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Electrical Controls Technician

Ventura Foods•Chambersburg, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Technician installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies, and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery in a manufacturing environment. The role uses hand and power tools, electrical and electronic test equipment, electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications. The technician troubleshoots, programs, and maintains PLCs and supports plant power distribution and preventive maintenance. The position also follows company policies and procedures for food safety, including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls. Other duties may be assigned, and travel may be required.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Electronics, Electronic Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery, including PLCs.
  • Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic.
  • Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety.
  • Demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment, including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, and circuit testers.
  • Knowledge of the current national electrical code.
  • Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy and/or legal requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Replace faulty switches and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems; dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
  • Troubleshoot, program, and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Inspect and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits; diagnose malfunctioning equipment and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.
  • Install, repair, overhaul, modify, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.
  • Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the plant.
  • Maintain plant power distribution systems, perform preventive maintenance, and install wiring, conduit, and apparatus.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical panels and maintain backup copies of equipment programs.
  • Assist with preparation of building components and systems for trades units and/or contractors; disassemble and install equipment and fixtures.
  • Follow food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including the current SQF code, GMPs, and FSMA and associated preventive controls.
  • Perform other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
  • Profit sharing and 401(k) matching after eligible criteria are met.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Employee appreciation events.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Training and a supportive manager and work environment.

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